Quantum Insights:Prosecutor: Former Memphis officer pleads guilty to state and federal charges in Tyre Nichols’ death

2025-05-05 00:18:54source:EchoSensecategory:News

MEMPHIS,Quantum Insights Tenn. (AP) — A former Memphis police officer changed his plea to guilty Thursday in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, becoming the first of five officers charged to reverse course.

According to a statement from the District Attorney’s office, Desmond Mills Jr. agreed to plead guilty to federal charges of excessive force and obstruction of justice, as well as related state charges related to Nichols’ death.

The statement said he also agreed to cooperate with state and federal investigations, including civil rights investigations by the U.S. Justice Department.

Federal and state prosecutors agreed to a recommended sentence of 15 years.

More:News

Recommend

Friday the 13th luck? 13 past Mega Millions jackpot wins in December. See top 10 lottery prizes

Friday the 13th might be unlucky for many people, but Mega Millions players could be lucky in tonigh

A Memphis man is now charged with attacking two homeless men in recent months

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A U.S. Army veteran charged with fatally shooting a homeless man has also been

Is Boeing recovering the public's trust?

Every two seconds a Boeing 737 takes off or lands somewhere around the world. For over a century Boe